Congratulations Marie & Maurie!
Posted on 24 September, 2013 by Connecting Country
Two local Landcare volunteers who are also Connecting Country committee members were recently nominated for a Victorian Landcare Award in recognition of their individual contributions to improving the local environment and inspiring others to do the same.
Marie Jones from Golden Point Landcare Group and Maurie Dynon from the Guildford & Upper Loddon Landcare Group were each nominated in the category ‘Individual Landcarer’. At the presentation ceremony in Government House on the 28th August, Marie received a Highly Commended award.
Both Marie and Maurie have been part of their respective Landcare groups for over 18 years, and continue to be passionate and active Landcare volunteers. The positive difference they have made to the environment and the community over that time has been enormous. With so many years of experience under their belts, Marie and Maurie are also fostering the next generation of Landcarers who will continue the work of caring for our local environment, as well as growing the local economy through the employment generated by the on-ground works activities.
“From what I can gather, my nomination was an amalgamation of many people’s contributions – so I think of the award as recognition of everything we’ve done together, and as coming from the community and the people I’ve worked with” says Marie.
Another locally-based organisation, the Norman Wettenhall Foundation, won an award in the category of ‘Partnerships with Landcare’. This philanthropic organisation has been a strong supporter of Connecting Country and other Landcare groups and networks across the state for many years.
Marie and Maurie with North Central CMA Landcare coordinator Jodie Odgers at the awards ceremony in Government House.
How thrilling to read about our local Landcare hero’s. Maurie and Marie are the role models and the action models for the future!
Thanks Cathy, you’re quite right. They’re both great ambassadors for Landcare and hopefully inspire others to get out there and change things for the better.